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Without Reproductive Health Supplies, Promises to Women Remain ‘Dusty Dreams’

A nurse in Tanzania shows birth control pills to a group of women and explains how they work.

23 June 2011

Statement

Launch of State of the World’s Midwifery 2011

20 June 2011

News

Scarce Funding Creates Uncertain Future for Refugees in the Republic of Congo

UNFPA Representative David Lawson handling out a dignity kit to a refugee.

12 June 2011

News

Reflecting on Progress and Challenges in Africa

08 June 2011

News

Women, Peace and Security Institute Established in Ghana

Women have a role to play in the uniformed forces and in other aspects of building peace and security Photo : Marcus Bleasdale/VII

01 June 2011

News

UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman Supports HIV Prevention in South Africa

UN Youth Champion, Ms. Monique Coleman, in South Africa as part of world tour in support of the UN Year of Youth, Photo: Chiara Frisone

27 May 2011

News

Using Mobile Phones to Tackle Fistula in Tanzania

A patient beams with joy after a successful fistula surgery made possible through mobile phone funds transfer. Photo: Lisa Russell.

23 May 2011

News

Protecting the Indigenous Forest Dwellers of Republic of Congo

The very existence of the Republic of Congo's indigenous forest dwelling peoples is threatened. UNFPA supports implementation of a progressive new law that aims to protect them and preserve their way of life.

19 May 2011

News

Training Midwives to Care for the Mothers of South Sudan

Students at Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery enacting a critical birthing situation.

19 May 2011

News

Tackling Taboos to Condom Use in Ethiopia and Elsewhere

In Ethiopia married women are an inportant group to educate about the risks of HIV

07 June 2011

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